III.G.13. Compact
Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) Technology. By FY99,
develop and demonstrate technology for an insensitive,
lightweight, miniature hypervelocity kinetic energy missile
(35-40 kg), which is compatible with the LOSAT target
acquisition and tracking system and could be compatible with
the fire control system, for close combat and short range air
defense missions. Demonstrate the missile KE Penetrator
achieving M829A2 equivalent kinetic energy at 175 m and
maintaining the energy to beyond 5 km, and achieving greater
than 3 times the M829A2 penetrator energy at 450 m and
maintaining it to 3.5 km. Demonstrate the missile delivering
in excess of 30 MJ to the target at a range of less than 500
meters, as well as a range out to 4 km, and 25 MJ at 5 km.
Leverage miniaturized guidance and control actuation
technology, high fidelity visual digital simulation, advanced
composite motor and structure technology, fire control,
insensitivenondetonable propulsion technology, and
enhanced lethality characteristics from the LOSAT missile
program and the Hypervelocity Missile Guidance STO.
Demonstrate increased maneuverability against airborne
targets at minimum range with continuous control actuation.
Significantly increase missile platform adaptability to
include future main battle tanks, helicopters, and multiple
lightweight platforms, which are strategically deployable.
Demonstrate motor and propulsion concept by FY98, and conduct
a flight test in FY98. Demonstration of this miniature
hypervelocity missile concept will provide capability for a
significant increase in lethality, survivability, and
mobility of a dual role close combat and short range air
defense hypervelocity guided KE weapon system.